Georg Friedrich Händel – Rinaldo, HWV 7b Sheet Music Collection: 6 Files
A sorrowful aria from Handel’s Rinaldo, renowned for its expressive melody and association with the Baroque era.
Handel’s Rinaldo (HWV 7) was his first opera written for the London stage, premiering in 1711. It popularized Italian opera in England and features virtuosic arias like "Lascia ch’io pianga." Version "7b" may indicate a revised edition.
"Rinaldo" (HWV 7b) is Handel's first opera written for London, featuring heroic arias
and dramatic recitatives that established his reputation in England. The work showcases
Handel's early mastery of Italian operatic style adapted for English audiences.
Rinaldo (HWV 7) is an opera by George Frideric Handel, first performed in London in 1711. It was Handel's first Italian opera written for the London stage and established his reputation in England.
"Lascia ch'io pianga" is a famous soprano aria from Händel's 1711 opera "Rinaldo", later reused in his 1731 revision "Rinaldo di Berlino". Its melancholic melody became one of the most recognizable Baroque compositions.
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